Preheat oven to 200’C/gas 6. Oil 3-4 baking sheets. Combine the dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl, add the oil and mix thoroughly. Stir in enough water to make a firm mixture.

Take a spoonful of mixture, about the size of a ping pong ball. Roll it into a ball, place on a baking sheet and flatten to around 10cm in diameter. Repeat to make 24 cookies. Bake in over for 12-15 mins until golden at the edges.

Energy Balls

Makes 12

Blend raisins and nuts separately to medium fine mixtures. Then mix together along with the melted butter. Mix well.

Form the mixture into small balls. Spread coconut on a plate and roll the balls in the coconut until coated. The can be eaten straightaway or chilled before serving.

Substitute possibilitiesPeanut butter or tahini for the melted butter2 tablespoons honey for the raisins and double amount of coconut½ teaspoon grated lemon rindToast coconut before rolling balls in itRoll the balls in carob powder instead of coconut

Drinks

Some drinks can be enjoyed as meals or snacks in themselves, date energy drink makes a wonderful breakfast!

Almond milk

Drain the almonds, keep the soaking water and remove the skins. Blend the nuts with the soaking water, cardamom and pepper at high speed for 5 minutes. Combine this mixture with the warm milk, soya milk or water. Stir in the honey (optional) and drink at once.

Hot Milk Recipe

Heat the above ingredients and add one tsp of honeyTake with 2 capsules of organic Ashwagandha at night for a restful sleepThis helps to nourish the nervous and reproductive systems and helps get a good nights sleep… Pure Bliss

Paysam

Bring the milk almost to the boil in a pan, reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 15-20 mins, stirring frequently.Remove the seeds from the cardamom pods, crush them slightly and add to the milk. Add the rice cashew nuts and raisins (add a pinch of ground saffron if desired). Cover the pan and continue to cook over a low heat for about 20-30 mins, until the rice is soft. Remove from the heat, stir in the date syrup/honey or jaggery and serve.